When parents think about whether their child can swim, they often picture one thing: moving from one side of the pool to the other. Perhaps their child can kick confidently, float, jump in, or paddle toward a parent. Those are valuable skills. However, there is another question worth asking: if your child entered the water...Read More

When a child finishes swim lessons, parents naturally feel proud—and relieved. Watching your child move through the water with growing confidence can make the pool feel less intimidating than it once did. However, there is one phrase families should approach carefully: “drown-proof.” No child, regardless of age, swimming ability, or number of lessons completed, can...Read More